The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosha (Translations

The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosha (Translations from the Asian Classics)

Whenever I have questions on Mahayana Buddhist doctrine, I return tothis text and Professor Hakeda's interpretation of it. I wonder if I willever encounter a work that is at once more profound, attractive, andmysterious than the Awakening of Faith. -- Ryuichi Abi, from theintroduction First published in 1967, Yoshito S. Hakeda's criticalinterpretation of the Awakening of Faith has become a classic. Thisedition, which includes a new introduction by Ryuichi Abi, presents abeautiful and accessible translation of one of the most influential worksin Mahayana Buddhism.
Country USA
Brand Columbia University Press
Manufacturer Columbia University Press
Binding Paperback
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Model Illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780231131575
ReleaseDate 2005-11-16

The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosha (Translations from the Asian Classics)